Posted on Nov 20, 2015
"Man arrested for impersonating a Soldier on Veterans day"
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From: Popular Military
Police in New Jersey busted 25-year-old Michael Porter for impersonating military personnel on Veteran’s Day.
Authorities are calling it a case of stolen valor. Porter allegedly claimed he was a member of the Army military police and was dressed in a uniform outside a base in South Jersey.
The officer who made the arrest, Gary Brenner, who is himself a former Marine, said he recognized Porter from another incident and knew he had not served in the military.
When speaking to NBC Philadelphia, Brenner said: ‘We believe he could possibly have been out trying to get some benefit from the uniform. He continued to say’I take a lot of offence to it. There’s men and women, serving today, the veterans – and they’re being recognized for making a sacrifice, and this man didn’t.’
The uniform had his name on it along with “Airborne” patches, according to Patch.com. Officials say the Galloway man also had a police scanner and handcuffs in his possession.
Authorities say the portable radio was capable of receiving transmissions from several police departments and emergency dispatch centers in the area.
When officer Brenner asked whether Porter had any excuse for what he was doing, he said: “No, no excuse. He feels he was right in what he was doing.”
He told 6abc: “It was the same exact uniform that active military reserve would be wearing. He stated that he bought the uniform from Fort Dix along with all of his badges.”
Porter was arrested and charged with impersonating military personnel/stolen valor. He’s being held at the Atlantic County Jail. A judge set bail at $5,000.
http://popularmilitary.com/man-arrested-impersonating-soldier-veterans-day/
Police in New Jersey busted 25-year-old Michael Porter for impersonating military personnel on Veteran’s Day.
Authorities are calling it a case of stolen valor. Porter allegedly claimed he was a member of the Army military police and was dressed in a uniform outside a base in South Jersey.
The officer who made the arrest, Gary Brenner, who is himself a former Marine, said he recognized Porter from another incident and knew he had not served in the military.
When speaking to NBC Philadelphia, Brenner said: ‘We believe he could possibly have been out trying to get some benefit from the uniform. He continued to say’I take a lot of offence to it. There’s men and women, serving today, the veterans – and they’re being recognized for making a sacrifice, and this man didn’t.’
The uniform had his name on it along with “Airborne” patches, according to Patch.com. Officials say the Galloway man also had a police scanner and handcuffs in his possession.
Authorities say the portable radio was capable of receiving transmissions from several police departments and emergency dispatch centers in the area.
When officer Brenner asked whether Porter had any excuse for what he was doing, he said: “No, no excuse. He feels he was right in what he was doing.”
He told 6abc: “It was the same exact uniform that active military reserve would be wearing. He stated that he bought the uniform from Fort Dix along with all of his badges.”
Porter was arrested and charged with impersonating military personnel/stolen valor. He’s being held at the Atlantic County Jail. A judge set bail at $5,000.
http://popularmilitary.com/man-arrested-impersonating-soldier-veterans-day/
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Unfortunately this is becoming far too common, and it is very clear to me this guy's intention was to benefit in any way possible by wearing the uniform on veterans day. I don't see why he couldn't be prosecuted for theft by deception.
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These ass wholes that try to pass themselves off as military should receive jail time. We the veterans of the military worked hard for the privilege of wearing the uniform. These people want to reap the rewards and be thanked for their make belive service. They are the biggest sack of crap on the planet
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A base in south jersey? Ft. Dix? Not really south jersey, let me know where this douchebag lives, this is my part of the woods :)
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These posers have probably grown up playing video games. So they think they've done the real thing. Any sorry person that tries to take away from what our soldiers have done should have to go thru the training as punishment. But not be allowed to enter the service. It was an honor to serve and wear my uniform. SGT US Army
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Ridiculous!! I serve for 39 years first as a Tow gunner later as 11B and the 92M Mortuary Affairs Specialist, And here comes this impostor, trying to get some benefit from the uniform.
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